CPS Accounting Technician II

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals. What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save. Here’s what you get as a full-time employee: 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for) Optional dental, vision, and life insurance—at rates much lower than most private plans Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster. You can see all the details here: ERS recruitment brochure Functional Title: CPS Accounting Technician II Job Title: CPS Accounting Technician II Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc Department: Region 6B CPS Dir Del -Other Posting Number: 18086 Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Protective Services Salary Range: $2,953.25 - $4,365.66 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-A-13 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 15% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Job Location City: HOUSTON Job Location Address: 2525 MURWORTH Other Locations: MOS Codes: 3432,3451,36B,6F0X1,741X,751X,890A,89A,90A,920A,92A,LS,LSS,PS,SK,YN The CPS Accounting Technician II is responsible for maintaining financial records for children in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Children’s Income Account. This role ensures proper handling of funds from state, federal, and private sources, audits and reconciles reports, processes child-specific contracts, foster care pre-bills, and billing alerts (including related payments), and prepares detailed financial and analytical reports to support the financial management of DFPS programs. Essential Job Functions (EJFs): Maintain accurate financial records for children’s income accounts, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and agency requirements. Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in numerical work. Demonstrates efficiency in organization and time management. Verify Social Security income awarded to children in foster care. Audit, reconcile, and approve financial reports to verify accuracy and completeness. Process child-specific contracts, foster care pre-bills, and billing alerts (including related payments). Working knowledge of spreadsheets and financial software. Monitor accounts and general ledgers for discrepancies and make necessary adjustments. Prepare detailed financial and analytical reports to support program operations and management decisions. Ensure timely and accurate handling of funds from state, federal, and private sources. Communicate with program staff, management, and external partners regarding account status, payments, and contract matters. Respond to inquiries, both verbally and in writing, regarding various accounting issues. Perform other duties as required to support unit operations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and terminology. Knowledge of automated accounting systems, spreadsheets, and related financial software. Skill in: Skill in performing detailed numerical work with speed and accuracy. Skills in analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and reconciling accounts. Skill in preparing clear, concise, and accurate financial and analytical reports. Skill in organizing and prioritizing work to meet strict deadlines. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, and external partners. Ability to: Ability to interpret and apply accounting policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, regarding accounting and financial matters. Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and perform other duties to support unit operations. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

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Initial Screening Criteria: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. Two (2) years of full-time accounting, bookkeeping, financial, or clerical experience. Education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience: 60 semester hours may be used in place of the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional Information: Required to maintain confidentiality of financial and client information. Employment is contingent upon background checks in accordance with DFPS policy. No licensure or certification is required for this position. Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC. Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at View email address on click.appcast.io with additional questions. Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check. State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies. As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files. DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.